why does the dlp bulb on my tv blow out?

1. you smoke in the same room.
2. the room is too hot.
3. your house has air bourne particulates. (dust)
4. you touch the lens when instaling it.
5. you lose power alot and the bulb cannot cool properly

These 5 things are major factors in why your bulbs are burning out. Most bulbs don't die prematurly... they are murdered. keep em cool and clean and they will last 3 to 5 thousand hours.

Shane54
November 2012

check your on screen menu settings for a quick turn -on setting.You want to deactivate that feature.Also make sure the tv is not pluged into the back of your cable box,The set must be plugged into the ac outlet at all times.When you shut these sets off,the fans inside should be allowed to cool down the lamp and thus prolong the life of it.

Jim
November 2007